Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Lemon Couscous

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Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Lemon Couscous


Broiled shrimp that are marinated in a bourbon maple glaze, wrapped in prosciutto and served over couscous. This dish will get many requests for a repeat.



Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup  
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon  
  • 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce  
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard  
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder  
  • 24 jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)  
  • 6 very thin slices prosciutto or ham  (about 3= ounces)  
  • Cooking spray  
  • Lemon Couscous  

Method

Preheat broiler. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a howl, and stir with a whisk. Peel the shrimp, leaving tails in tact. Add the shrimp to maple mixture, tossing to coat. Remove shrimp from bowl, and discard the marinade. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap 1 prosciutto strip around each shrimp. Thread shrimp onto 4 (8-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Serve shrimp over Lemon Couscous. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 6 shrimp and =cup couscous).

Notes:

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: savanah84
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